Maharashtra government is soon going to invite CM Fellowship Scheme 2025-26 apply online form at mahades.maharashtra.gov.in. Under this Chief Minister Fellowship Program 2025-2026, youth will get a hands-on experience of working with the state government. CM Fellowship Maharashtra aims to help young fellows understand administration closely and allows them to contribute meaningfully.
This is a unique opportunity for the youth to work directly with the Government of Maharashtra. Read this article till the end to know how to make Mukhyamantri Fellowship Yojana Maharashtra 2025-26 registration, what is the last date to apply, eligibility criteria, stipend, application fees, documents required and other aspects regarding the scheme.
Mukhyamantri Fellowship Yojana Maharashtra 2025-26 Apply Online
The application for CM Fellowship Scheme in Maharashtra will soon open on the official website: https://mahades.maharashtra.gov.in/home.do?lang=mr. The last date to apply online for Chief Minister Fellowship Program would soon be notified on the official portal.
Eligibility Criteria for CM Fellowship Scheme Maharashtra
- The age of the candidate has to be between 21 years to 26 years as on the last date of submission of the CM Fellowship Scheme application.
- Candidate should be a graduate from any discipline with minimum 60% marks. Preference will be given to those having higher educational qualification.
- The candidate should possess at least 1 year of full time work experience. Full time internship / apprenticeship / articleship as part of a professional course will be considered as experience. Full time self-employment or entrepreneurship will also be considered as experience.
- Candidate should be able to write, read and speak Marathi. Sufficient knowledge of Hindi and English is required.
- Applicants should have knowledge of internet and computer handling.
List of Documents Required for CM Fellowship Maharashtra
- Marksheets of Std. 10th, 12th, Diploma, Graduation Degree, Post Graduation Degree, Professional Course, etc.
- Experience Letters
- Scanned Photo and Signature
- Address proof
Duration of CM Fellowship Program Maharashtra
- The term of the fellowship will be of 12 months from the day of joining as a Fellow. All the Fellows will join on the same day. It will be mandatory for all the fellows to be present at the time and place, as directed
- The selected Fellow will be appointed (placed) at the office of a specific authority. These authorities include offices of District Collectors, Chief Executive Officers of districts, Commissioners, Secretaries in the government, Managing Directors of the corporations or other senior government officers.
- The decision about appointment at a specific authority will be taken by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics. The Fellows will not have any right or choice in the selection of authority.
- The Fellows will work under the guidance of the chief officer of the concerned authority. They will work for the effective functioning of the authority. This will be called Field Work.
- Along with the field work, the Fellows will be bound to complete the special course designed by IIT, Mumbai or IIM, Nagpur. The Directorate of Economics and Statistics will have the rights to select one of these institutions for each fellow. The fellows will not have any right to select the academic institution.
- Only those fellows who successfully complete the field work and academic course will be eligible to get the Fellowship completion certificate.
Stipend under CM Fellowship Scheme Maharashtra
- The position of fellows will be equivalent to that of Grade – A officer in the government service.
- Fellows will be provided a temporary ID-Card and Email ID for official purpose during the period of fellowship.
- Fellows will be paid a stipend of Rs. 70,000/- and Rs. 5,000/- for travel and related expenses i.e. in all Rs. 75,000/- per month
- Fellows are entitled for 8 days of leave during the period of fellowship.
- Fellows will be provided with accidental insurance cover during the period of fellowship.
- Fellows completing the special academic course implemented by IIT, Mumbai or IIM, Nagpur will be awarded a separate certificate by the concerned institution.
- Fellows successfully completing the fieldwork of 12 months and special academic course implemented by IIT, Mumbai or IIM, Nagpur will be awarded a certificate by the Government for completion of the fellowship.
Launch of Chief Minister Fellowship Scheme in Maharashtra
The Chief Minister Fellowship Program was launched in 2015 by the then Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. The program was implemented till 2020. The program was re-launched by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde in the year 2023 which continues in the year 2024. Now after coming to power, Mahayuti govt. led by CM Devendra Fadnavis is going to implement the CM Fellowship Scheme for the year 2025-26.
Application Fees for CM Fellowship Scheme Maharashtra
— The duration of the Chief Minister Fellowship, 2025 is 12 months.
— The application fee for the CM Fellowship Scheme Maharashtra, 2025 is Rs. 500.
Contact Information
Directorate of Economics and Statistics.
Planning Department, Government of Maharashtra.
Administrative Building, 8th floor,
Bandra (East), Mumbai-400051
Email ID: cmfellowship-mah@gov.in
Helpline Number: 8411960005
If you want to get more information on Maharashtra CM Fellowship scheme, visit mahades.maharashtra.gov.in